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AF05 ZWP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,382 mi
Last recorded74,382 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 74,382 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 74,368 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,081 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 69,078 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 67,857 miles

corrossion on front and rear suspension components

covers on underside

Fail 16 Aug 2024 67,851 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrossion on front and rear suspension components

covers on underside

Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,710 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 66,710 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 65,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 63,790 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 63,788 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 55,889 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 55,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,567 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,591 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,811 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,956 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,510 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AF05 ZWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 ZWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF05 ZWP registered?

AF05 ZWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 2005.

Is AF05 ZWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZWP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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